The Buddy Holly Story [DVD]

Co-produced by Innovasions-ECA. Color by CFI; prints by MGM. Additional cast: Amy Johnston (Cindy Lou), John Goff (T.J.), Gloria Irizarry (Mrs. Santiago), Joe Berry (Engineer Sam), Richard Kennedy (Preacher), Jim Beach (Wilson), Freeman King (Apollo Emcee), Symie Beard (Luther), Bil Phillips Murry (Desk Clerk), and Jerry Zaremba (Eddie Cochran). Additional credits: Frances Avrut-Bauer (associate producer), Don Goldman (production manager), Maggie Rash (project coordinator), Carol Himes (assistant director), Thalia Phillips (men's costumes), Doris Alexander (makeup), Jerry Stanford (sound editor), and MGM (titles). Rated BBFC A by the British Board of Film Censors.
Read More...
Additional Info

Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): 08019
Credits

Gary Busey, Don Stroud, Charles Martin Smith, Conrad Janis, Maria Richwine, Bill Jordan, Albert Popwell, John Goff
Critic Reviews

"...[The film] packs solid dramatic and musical punch....THE BUDDY HOLLY story smacks of realism....Gary Busey not only imparts the driven, perfectionist side of Holly's character, but his vocal work is excellent..."
Variety
"...[Busey gives a] galvanizing solo performance....Comes alive [during the musical segments]..."
New York Times
"...[An] always-watchable bio..."
USA Today
"...Rash's likeable biopic is galvanised by Gary Busey's dynamic turn as the geeky Holly..."
Sight and Sound